Job Description
Do you want to help shape how AI transforms insights-based consulting? Do you want to build, scale, and experiment with AI driven solutions that influence how leading global companies make decisions? At SKIM, we don’t just adopt AI trends, we turn them into practical, impactful tools. As we continue to push the boundaries of AI across research, products, and client solutions, we’re looking for an AI Engineer in Rotterdam who thrives in ambiguity and wants to help take our AI capabilities to the next level.
For over 45 years, we’ve been trusted partners to the world’s largest CPG, technology, and healthcare companies. We specialize in understanding decision-making in innovation, brand communications, and pricing & revenue management. Our approach combines methodological rigor, marketing expertise, and deep client understanding to build lasting strategic partnerships.
With 11 offices across the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, we collaborate closely with clients to navigate the right strategies. Ranked #3 in GRIT’s most innovative research agencies, we continuously enhance our solutions. Above all, we foster a culture where smart, genuine people support each other, pursue their dreams, and thrive together.
Job Description
The AI Team is part of SKIM’s broader Methodology, Analytics & Technology team (MAT), responsible for driving innovation across our research tools, methodologies, and client solutions worldwide. As SKIM continues to push the boundaries of AI, in insight-based consulting, we are looking for an AI Engineer to help design, build, and scale AI powered tools that create real impact, both for our clients and our internal teams.
This role is hands on and exploratory by nature. It’s not about executing predefined tasks, but about building, testing, and evolving AI solutions in an environment where direction may shift as technology and priorities change. If you enjoy navigating ambiguity and turning ideas into working solutions, this role is for you.
As An AI Engineer, You Will
Build AI Enabled Research & Insight Tools
- Develop conversational chatbot experiences for surveys and qualitative research.
- Create predictive and generative AI tools to support concept testing, ideation, and advanced analysis of open-ended data.
- Apply LLMs and other AI techniques to push beyond traditional insight generation.
Own and Scale AI Solutions
- Take end to end ownership of tools, from understanding user needs and prototyping, to standardization, maintenance, and scaling.
- Work closely with researchers and other teams to continuously refine and improve tools based on feedback and performance.
Explore, Experiment & Evolve
- Stay close to emerging AI technologies and experimentation opportunities.
- Proactively test new approaches, validate ideas, and share learnings with the broader team.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have outstanding conceptual thinking and great execution when developing AI solutions Typically, we are looking for someone with the following profile:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field
- 0-2 years of relevant working experience, NLP experience is preferred
- Experience working with state-of-the-art techniques such as RAG, LLM frameworks, and OpenAI APIs
- Proficiency in Python
- Basic experience with Cloud Computing and Deployment
- Interest in learning business applications of AI
- Interest in marketing and market research
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- You are authorized to work in the Netherlands (resident, citizen, valid visa or other)
Our offer
A salary and benefits package designed to support you in your role and reward your contributions, including:
- A fixed annual salary
- Structured salary growth tied to your annual performance review. Each year, you’ll work with you Grow Perform Succeed (GPS) Manager to create a personalized development plan. At year-end, your GPS Manager evaluates your performance based on 360° feedback, and your performance score determines your salary increase – aligning growth with achievement.
- Performance based bonus
- Company pension scheme
- A hybrid working environment
- A flat organizational structure where everyone is treated as equal regardless of any differences
- A place where taking initiative isn’t just encouraged. It’s valued
- Harmony between work and personal life
- A combination of learning through onboarding, active training programs, and on-the-job and guidance from experienced SKIMmers
- A team that enjoys the ride – regular outings, events, and a culture that celebrates wins together
At SKIM, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. With increased diversity comes greater variety of perspectives, ideas and creativity, and we foster an environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable to be their authentic selves. Therefore, we welcome diversity in applicants and base our hiring decisions regardless of age, race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic characteristics, marital or military status.
Additional Information
Thank you for taking the time to read the description of this role, and we look forward to reading your submission if this role sounds very exciting to you! We read each application carefully and will get back to you as soon as we can.
Please note that only completed applications, consisting of a resume and cover letter, written in English, will be considered.
